Cruz Beckham, 19, humorously embraced his “nepo baby” status in a recent Instagram post, poking fun at his famous lineage. While watching season seven of The Office, he shared a snap of the episode titled “Nepotism,” joking, “This episode is right up my alley.” The light-hearted comment is a playful nod to his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, and their high-profile careers. Cruz has been making a name for himself in the music industry while navigating the attention that comes with being part of one of the most famous families in the world.
Cruz Beckham, along with his siblings Brooklyn, Romeo, and Harper, has faced criticism over being labeled “nepo babies” due to the immense fame of their parents, Victoria and David Beckham. Last year, Cruz seemed to push back against the nepotism accusations by making a tongue-in-cheek remark, saying, “Jesus is also a nepo baby.” The comment, which gained attention on social media, highlighted his frustration with the ongoing scrutiny of his family’s privileged position, while maintaining his playful approach to the situation.
Cruz Beckham’s music career has been met with both attention and criticism, particularly regarding accusations of nepotism. After releasing a teaser for his Beatles-inspired song For Ya Love on Christmas Day, he faced jibes suggesting that his success was due to his family’s wealth and connections. Cruz quickly defended himself, stating he only used a guitar, and later responded to further criticism with a comment about Jesus being a “nepo baby,” which he soon deleted. Despite these challenges, Cruz has shifted his music management to C3, a Los Angeles-based outfit with experience working with The Strokes, and has collaborated with renowned songwriter Ed Drewett and producer Fred Ball. The Beckham brothers, including Cruz, have all faced similar scrutiny regarding their privileged positions in their respective careers.
Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of Victoria and David, has tried various high-profile careers, including photography, which faced significant ridicule. He now resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Nicola Peltz, the daughter of a billionaire businessman. Brooklyn makes money by promoting products to his 16 million social media followers and recently launched his own hot sauce brand.
Romeo, the second eldest, gave up his aspirations of becoming a professional footballer after a year with Brentford and a spell with Inter Miami, his father’s US club. In September 2024, Romeo shifted focus to fashion, signing with top agent Safe Management and modeling for Yves Saint Laurent. He is dating 23-year-old DJ Kim Turnbull.
Harper, the youngest Beckham child, has expressed interest in following her mother into the fashion world. Though she doesn’t have her own social media, Victoria has shared videos of Harper working with her makeup brand, easing her into the industry. Harper dreams of creating her own “amazing brand” in the future.
